Traveling can lead to excitement and adventure, but for those of us with Huntington’s disease (HD), it can also pose significant challenges. Whether it’s navigating an unfamiliar airport or managing chorea (involuntary movement) or fatigue, the experience can feel overwhelming. I’ve found that traveling with Huntington’s requires…
HD in Color - a Column by Tanita Allen
One of the most challenging aspects of living with Huntington’s disease (HD) is coming to terms with the progressive nature of the condition and the inevitable changes it brings. For those of us who are symptomatic, that involves not only adapting to physical and cognitive changes, but…
My name is Tanita Allen, and in 2012, I received life-changing news: I was diagnosed with Huntington’s disease (HD), a rare, neurodegenerative condition. Huntington’s is rare enough as it is, but the belief that it doesn’t affect people of African descent made getting a proper diagnosis even…
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